Outcasts | BBC Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Outcasts is set in the year 2060[3] on the fictional Carpathia, a so-called "Goldilocks planet" five years' travel from Earth. Carpathia has been colonised by a succession of spaceships fleeing destruction and nuclear conflict back on Earth. Most of the planet's population is living within the limits of the pioneer town Forthaven, that was first settled ten years before the time of the beginning of the series. The Carpathians live in ignorance of Earth's fate, receiving news only through the few evacuee transporter ships that successfully pass through the difficult atmospheric entry to Carpathia. Carpathia was so-named by the colonists in honour of the RMS Carpathia, a ship that came to rescue survivors in the aftermath of the historic RMS Titanic disaster.

Hermione Norris - News NEWS 17 December 2010 2:41 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news » Syfy isn't the only network gearing up to attract horror/sci-fi viewers on Saturday nights as BBC America has demonstrated its commitment to the genre with the recent announcement of a refreshed primetime slate for "Supernatural Saturdays". In this slot the channel will roll out three all new co-productions, "Primeval", " Outcasts " and "Bedlam". It will also be home for new seasons of previous co-productions " Doctor Who " and " Being Human ". From the Press Release: Perry Simon, General Manager, Channels says: “ BBC America has been setting a bench-mark for quality supernatural and sci-fi shows like ' Torchwood ' and ' Doctor Who ', attracting millions of fans to the channel. Throughout 2011 our viewers will see the return of old friends like ' Doctor Who ' and 'Primeval;, which we helped save from extinction, as well as some great new additions to our schedule like ' Outcasts ' and 'Bedlam'.

Our fans told us they wanted these shows, » - The Woman In Black The UK's counter-intelligence and security agency wants to recruit more women Age: I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. Appearance: Shadowy. Is the Secret Service in the news? That's not very secretive. Yes, well – despite the image of Britain's counterintelligence and security agency as undercover James Bonds operating on the margins, gliding along the dark underbelly of the world in order to keep it safe for democracy – MI5 is launching a recruitment drive. Can anyone apply, or do you still have to be a smooth-talking hunk or Oxbridge aristocrat fluent in Russian? No, and this time round it is a recruitment drive aimed at women. Or "gentlemen in skirts" as they are probably still known on internal memos. They want more women? Why? And do you need to be called Rapid O'Shorthand or Busty McBum?

Apparently the gentler sex is put off careers in military intelligence » 21 October 2010 9:41 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news » British housing officer turned writer Ben Richards has become known for his work on such television series as BBC’s Mi-5 , The Fixer and Party Animals . Now, he has created the sci-fi epic drama Outcasts , expected to air on BBC America in late 2010/early 2011, that will take viewers into a new world as it explores survival, politics, sex and the drive for power in a post-Earth era. With Earth no longer habitable, a group of pioneers have traveled to the planet of Carpathia to begin again, giving its inhabitants a second chance to create a new and better future.

Led by President Tate ( Liam Cunningham ) and his team – which includes Stella (Hermoine Norris), Cass ( Daniel Mays ) and Fleur ( Amy Manson ) – they’re determined to run the civilization in a democratic way, but quickly realize that may not be as possible as they’d hoped, especially with the arrival of the last known transporter, » - Christina Radish 21 October 2010 4:27 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Eric Mabius has revealed more details of his upcoming role in BBC sci-fi drama Outcasts . The former Ugly Betty star told Crave Online that his character Julius Berger will clash with President Tate ( Liam Cunningham ). "Julius gets frustrated with the President because I think he believes that [he] is not thinking on a global scale," explained Mabius. "So there's a desire for him to see my way of thinking and to put aside his personal agenda to see the greater good that I believe I'm aiming towards." He added that Julius will develop a connection with Stella Isen ( Hermione Norris ).

"I think of anyone on the (more) » - By Morgan Jeffery Seven Days | 4Od Stripes were in short supply for much of the admirable Lost Land of the Tiger, which, over three nights on BBC1, gave armchair wildlife fans – conditioned by the extravagant splendours of the Attenborough years – a lesson in sitting up a tree waiting for something to happen. Were there tigers to be found here in Bhutan, a rainy stretch of jungle in the foothills of the Himalayas? No one knew. What we did know was that tigers were heading for oblivion, reduced by shrinking habitats and a longstanding fondness among Chinese apothecaries for exotic animal penises. The aim of this film was not so much to marvel at the magnificence of tigers but to determine » - Phil Hogan 20 September 2010 11:00 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news » Harry takes out the al-Qaida submersibles – and nine innocent bystanders: yes, Spooks is back Thank you, thank you, thank you.

At last, after merely the odd glimmer of a quality programme over the last couple of weeks, we've finally had a whole night of worthwhile viewing. A night when the Sky+ box comes into its own. A night when you don't have to look out of the window into the darkness at eight o'clock and feel like killing yourself. The highlight of the night – and any other night, come to think of it – was the start of the ninth series of Spooks (BBC1) which is still as compellingly watchable and implausible as ever. I say implausible, but then you never really know. When a real-life MI6 officer turns up dead inside a sports bag, in his London flat, who is to say that seeing the wonderful Ros Myers ( Hermione Norris » - John Crace 13 September 2010 5:00 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news » London -- " Little Britain " stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams will launch their new comedy "Come Fly With Me" to buyers at Mipcom, part of a lineup of fare from BBC Worldwide .

The new sketch show, set in a busy airport, will showcase a lineup of new characters such as Walliam's moustachioed customs officer Ian, Lucas's bearded airline official Taaj as well as a number of surprise guest appearances. It is due to go on air on the BBC later this fall. Other highlights of the BBC Worldwide -distributed slate of shows will be revamped period drama "Upstairs Downstairs," which follows the pre-War lives of an aristocratic family in Belgravia, London, as well as the lives of their "below-stairs" servants. Kudos Film & Television will present futuristic drama " Outcasts ," due to air on BBC1 and BBC America , which follows the a group of men and women to the planet of Carpathia » - By Mimi Turner 7 September 2010 6:34 AM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news » ITV1's new breakfast show begins with healthy figures, but still trails to BBC1's Breakfast Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley attracted just over 1 million viewers for their ITV1 debut on new breakfast show Daybreak yesterday, Monday 6 September.

Daybreak was watched by 1.015 million viewers and attracted a 24.9% audience share from 6am on ITV1 and ITV1 HD. BBC1's rival show Breakfast maintained the healthy ratings lead it had over Daybreak 's predecessor, GMTV , with 1.405 million (32.4%). Lorraine Kelly 's revamped and extended show, Lorraine , also returned between 8.30am and 9.25am with 1.098 million (21.2%) on ITV1 and ITV1 HD. GMTV averaged 689,000 (18.3%) over its last four Mondays on air, while Breakfast averaged 1.188 (33%) over the same period. In the same week last year, commencing Monday 7 September, GMTV averaged 660,000 viewers (17.9%), while Lorraine averaged 898,000 (20.5%).

Yesterday evening saw the launch of the remake of steamy 1970s drama Bouquet of Barbed Wire on ITV1 and ITV1 HD, starring Trever Eve, » - Jason Deans 6 September 2010 2:14 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Hermione Norris has said that she misses being part of Spooks . However, she admitted that she felt that she had made the right decision in quitting the BBC show. Her character Ros was killed off at the end of the last series. Asked if she missed the programme, Norris told TV & Satellite Week : "Hugely." She continued: "But I know I have done the right thing coming out of it. I absolutely loved playing Ros and I had the best time with the loveliest (more) » - By Ryan Love MasterChef Australia 7pm, Watch The recent Celebrity MasterChef suggested the British version might start taking a cue from MasterChef Australia , which is less about cooking and more about ramping up the X Factor-style excitement and emotion.

Tonight, over a drawn-out hour, 50 contestants are whittled down to 24 by having their skills tested with a good old Aussie barbecue. Despite the silliness and histrionics, it's a lot of fun, but also suffers from a severe case of recap-itis, reminding everyone what happened mere seconds ago with voiceovers and flashbacks. Get on with it. America: The Story of the Us 8pm, History The self-consciously epic history series tackles the war of independence, the story of how a plucky proto-nation threw off the shackles of a bullying superpower. And with only a bit of help from the French. Ok, » - Jonathan Wright, Julia Raeside, Rebecca Nicholson, Will Dean 3 September 2010 3:19 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Hermione Norris has admitted that she felt "awful" when she filmed some love scenes for Bouquet Of Barbed Wire . Norris, who plays Cassie, told What's On TV that she didn't particularly enjoy shooting romantic moments with Tom Riley (Gavin). "I felt awful, more like his mother!" she said.

"I said to him, 'I'm sorry about this darling!' In my job you just have to close your eyes, hold your nose and jump in." Norris added that she hasn't seen the original version of Bouquet Of Barbed Wire but admitted that she was slightly concerned about comparisons. "We had to be careful," she said. (more) » - By Catriona Wightman 31 August 2010 4:15 AM, PDT | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news » ' Cold Feet ' could return for a new series. The ITV comedy drama - which starred Helen Baxendale , James Nesbitt , John Thomson , Fay Ripley , Hermione Norris and Robert Bathurst - ran from 1998 to 2003 and now the show's creator Andy Harries wants them to reunite to see how they are coping being in their 40s and living in recession-hit Britain. He said: ''It would be fascinating to see them cope with Britain today. I think everyone would do it as long as everyone was on board.'' However, one character who won't be returning is Rachel ( Helen Baxendale ) as she died in a car crash ..

» 23 August 2010 2:01 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Hermione Norris has admitted that she worried about leaving Spooks . Norris's character Ros was killed off at the end of the last series but the actress has now explained that she didn't know whether she would land any more television roles. "It wasn't easy because Ros may well be the most favourite character I've ever played," she told The Daily Telegraph. "And being so physical on that show was just great fun. "But you have to take a leap of faith, and I knew I had to stop her before she stopped me." (more) » - By Catriona Wightman 16 August 2010 6:29 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news » ABC has acquired the American adaptation rights to one of my favourite shows, the long-running BAFTA-winning BBC spy drama series " Spooks " reports Deadline. Michael Seitzmann ("Empire State," " North Country ") will pen and executive produce a pilot for the series, though there's no word on what form it will take - whether it will remain set in the U.K.

or shift its location and agency setting to the United States. U.S. networks have had little success adapting UK shows for their own market aside from NBC's "The Office". Pilots for cross-Atlantic versions of "Footballers Wives," " Prime Suspect ," " Absolutely Fabulous ," " The Vicar of Dibley " and "Spaced" never made it to air while inferior remakes of " Life on Mars ," " Eleventh Hour " and "Coupling" didn't it make much beyond a few episodes. U.S. versions of " Top Gear " and " Being Human " are also in the works to air sometime in the next year. » - Garth Franklin 28 June 2010 8:02 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news » Spooks actor Richard Armitage has confirmed that Hermione Norris will not return as Ros Myers for the show's upcoming ninth series. Speaking to The Mirror, Armitage revealed that the programme's cast miss the actress while filming on set. "We really miss Hermione," he admitted.

"She was a very calming influence and I loved her humour." The actor, who plays Lucas North, also confessed that he is unsure of his own future with the show. He explained: "I’ve said to the producers, ‘Over (more) » - By Morgan Jeffery 18 May 2010 1:47 PM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news » Law & Order NBC and TNT have apparently set up meetings to discuss the possibility of the original flagship show moving to the cable network reports Deadline. The move would allow the series to achieve a record-breaking twenty-first season and would also likely include deals for more repeats of the show to run on TNT where they have had good success. Outcasts BBC One and Kudos (" Hustle ," " Spooks ") are developing the eight-episode sci-fi drama "Outcasts" reports The Press Association. Ben Richards created the series set on the fictional life-sustaining planet Carpathia in 2040, home to the surviving population from Earth. The story kicks off on the day the last known transporter from Earth arrives, carrying with it a would-be leader who could rock the fragile and precarious equilibrium of the fresh, unified and courageous new world.

17 May 2010 12:13 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news » BBC America is co producing a new drama titled "Outcasts" slated to air later in 2010. Described as a "new high concept drama," Outcasts is a production from Kudos Film & TV, the makers of Life on Mars , Mi-5 , Hustle and Occupation. Cast and Crew: Created by Ben Richards ( Mi-5 ), the new series stars Eric Mabius , Liam Cunningham and Hermione Norris . Jamie Bamber , Daniel Mays , Amy Mason and South African actress and model Jeanne Kietzmann are also cast in the series. Executive producers are Jane Featherstone , Simon Crawford-Collins and Faith Penhale for Kudos and Matthew Read for the BBC. Location: Production is now underway in South Africa.

Premise: Outcasts takes viewers into a new world as it explores humans' » - April MacIntyre 13 May 2010 9:21 AM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news » Ugly Betty star Eric Mabius is to team up with Spooks actress Hermione Norris as they colonise space in a new BBC sci-fi epic, it was announced today. Mabius, who played Mode magazine boss Daniel Meade in the comedy, will star in BBC1 series Outcasts, about a group of pioneers who have headed to a distant planet to build new lives. Walters, a former So Solid Crew rapper, has appeared in TV shows including Grange Hill and The Bill as well as the film Speed Racer , while Cunningham was in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and Clash of the Titans . The series, from the makers of Hustle and Ashes To Ashes , follows the settlers who live in the town of Forthaven on the planet Carpathia.

The cast also includes Jamie Bamber , best known for his role » - David Bentley Sophia Myles (" Thunderbirds ," " Moonlight "), Max Brown (" Mistresses ," " The Tudors "), Iain Glen (" Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ," " Doctor Who "), Simon Russell Beale (" An Ideal Husband ," " Persuasion ") and Laila Rouass (" Primeval ," "Footballers’ Wives") have all joined the upcoming ninth season of the British spy series as cast regulars. Their roles however have not been specified, nor were returning cast members names mentioned in the press release. The recent eighth season saw the retirement of one and the death (one confirmed, one left uncertain) of two regulars - leaving just four regular cast members still standing. Photos of filming in Surrey the other week showed both Richard Armitage (Lucas) and Peter Firth (Harry) at work. The big question has been about the return of Hermione Norris ( Ros ) who seemingly died in the finale. Norris isn't in the photos and is believed to be committed to other projects. Filming on the series will continue through until mid July.

» - Garth Franklin Outcasts [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Liam Cunningham, Hermione Norris, Amy Manson, Daniel Mays, Ashley Walters, Jamie Bamber, Eric Mabius, Michael Legge, Ben Richards: DVD & Blu-ray By Kevin on 8 April 2011 Format: Blu-ray Outcasts was a series that was a long time coming. Originally announced in 2007 it took till 2011 to get on the screen. So it looks like it had a shaky start, which unfortunately translated to the screen. But despite the flaws it was a very interesting, adult aimed and character driven sci-fi show. The pace is slow, something I appreciated, too much sci-fi is flashy and noisy with no thought to the plot. Outcasts jumped in without giving a lot of exposition and back story, so you were just there in the story and then took its time to build. Introduced the characters, then some mysteries and gave you the backstory as it went. I liked this approach, but obviously it's not for everyone. Some people accuse it of having nothing happen, I disagree, many things happen and everything changes within a few episodes.

Personally I would say it looks great, for the most part the acting is great, and the overall story is compelling. Though there are some stumbles at the beginning by episode 4 everything is moving at a fantastic pace. The marketing people decided to say it wasn't a sci-fi, but if you watch it's clear by the 4th episode this is very much a solid sci-fi story, it's just a shame a lot of people had tuned out by them. If you're a fan of adult sci-fi drama give it a go, it's only 8 episodes so you're not losing much time by giving it a shot. The only thing you have to lose is regretting it was cancelled when you get to the end. By H. Lacroix on 17 Feb. 2011 Format: DVD Verified Purchase I have read with great interest the other two reviews and I must say that they are both right. I can't say they are being unfair in their judgement. There are indeed great inconsistencies in the setting on Carpathia and the way it would have really been like after ten years had the story been "real". I have however been totally engrossed so far, captivated even ,at some points.

The beauty of the photography for one and the quality of the acting did the trick.It is probably not enough for most but I have found it rewarding up to now. The characters themselves might have been drawn with more originality but the actors are, in my opinion, doing a very good job and I have found their presence on the screen compelling. I cannot agree with those who say it is on a par with soaps. I can't watch soaps. The minute I hear any line in the dialogue I am ready to develop a rash. This is far far better even if it is also far from perfect! I am not sure that it will be able to finish as well as it started but I hope that there are still some interesting bits to look forward to! 2 Comments 36 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By pauland on 26 Mar. 2011 Format: DVD Outcasts seems to have split Sci Fi fans. It's a bit slow to get going. Seems to have some bizarre and unexplained goings on at first, and a very "annoying" villain.

After the first few episodes, I wondered where it was going. A couple of episodes later, I thought "this is getting really interesting". By the finale it had become something not to miss. I was really looking forward to the next series. There are those that have complained about the props, complained about the acting and complained about it's qualities in comparison with US Sci Fi series. A lot of US shows are clones and while there are themes in this show that are resonant with some US series, it has a very differrent feel. Most US shows I now find boring clones and Outcasts was differrent. The show has fallen victim to a lot of viewers having problems finding their feet in a show that requires some thought as a lot of things happen quite bizarrely until some of the threads are brought together towards the end. I think this cost the show BBC1 viewers and attracted a lot of hostility for supposed SciFi fans brought up on the US SciFi show factory. I recommended it, but only if you don't want some US clone, are prepared to think, and will forgive a few silly faults and production shortcuts. I loved it. 14 Comments 42 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback...

Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again By Graeme Parry on 19 Feb. 2011 Format: DVD Verified Purchase I'd like to put up a defence against the negative criticism that seems to be flying around at the moment regarding the new 2011 BBC show Outcasts. Come on guys, at time of writing we have only seen half of one series! Sure it is not perfect, but what TV show doesn't have some floors, and don't forget that even grate shows take time to establish themselves. Also remember that this is a science-fiction show, emphasis on the word fiction there for some critics who seem to have confused this show with a factual look at what would happen if this situation was real. Sure being based in reality is important, but remember the actual premise is a fictional account and is designed primarily to inspire the imagination, and not to be an opportunity for nit pickers. Certainly for some hard core sci-fi fans the general lack of emphasis on technology may be problematic but yet again they must remember that the show is not actually targeted at hard core sci-fi fans but rather the general public who has a general interest in sci-fi and good drama in particular.

Whilst we are on the subject of supposed sci-fi fans I would like to take the reviewer who said that Daleks are more believable than the characters in Outcasts to task. They are clearly not a doctor who fan as any self-respecting doctor who fan would be able to tell them that Daleks have been able to go upstairs since 1988 and the episode Remembrance of the Daleks. Outcasts is generally a well thought out programme in the main and provides good characterisation and interesting plot lines and unexpected twists and turns along the way. Read more › 4 Comments 29 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again The best TV for 2011 | Culture | The Guardian 2011 cultural highlights The best TV for 2011 Angelic lawyers, comedy producers and aliens all feature on the box this year - plus new series from Martin Scorsese and the creators of The Wire Steve Buscemi in Boardwalk Empire. Photograph: CAP/FB/Capital Pictures Close Outcasts Can BBC1 pull off a big new sci-fi series?

A top-notch cast, including Hermione Norris, Liam Cunningham, Daniel Mays, Amy Manson and Jamie Bamber, gives them a fighting chance. These pioneers leave their old lives behind in order to establish a new future on the planet Carpathia. BBC1, coming soon. Episodes What happens when a UK comedy is picked up by a US network? Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan play British writers whisked off to LA, while Matt LeBlanc stars as a desperate-for-a-new-hit Matt LeBlanc. The writing comes courtesy of David Crane (Friends) and Jeffrey Klarik (Mad About You). BBC2, January. Boardwalk Empire The launch of Sky's new Atlantic channel provokes mixed emotions: it has meant Mad Men disappearing from the BBC, but it will also bring some top-notch US imports to our shores sooner. The arrival of Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter's much-lauded prohibition-era 12-part series, Boardwalk Empire, starring Steve Buscemi and Kelly Macdonald, promises to get things off to a strong start. Sky Atlantic, February.

The Promise Peter Kosminsky's association with Channel 4 has resulted in Bafta-winning films such as The Government Inspector and Britz. His new four-part drama looks at the experience of British soldiers serving in Palestine in the 1940s, as one girl (Claire Foy) retraces her grandfather's footsteps. Channel 4, coming soon. Eternal Law In 2010 we said a tearful goodbye to Gene Hunt, but this year will see Ashes to Ashes writers Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham introduce their latest project – a high-concept (what else?) drama about a pair of angels sent to Earth to work as lawyers in York. Pharoah says he hasn't been so excited since Life on Mars. ITV1, autumn. My Life – Child Poverty in Britain Today Bafta-winning film-maker Brian Woods tackles the realities of child poverty in a documentary that aims to give the children involved a voice. The film is one in a series of docs about contemporary Britain to air on the BBC this year; among them is a BBC3 season looking at the dark side of drugs, sex and booze. BBC1, spring.

Twenty Twelve A BBC4 mockumentary about the 2012 Olympics written by People Like Us's John Morton and starring Jessica Hynes, Hugh Bonneville and Olivia Colman. Sadly, the cast will not be showcasing their athletic prowess, but rather their Olympic organising skills, or lack thereof, as they attempt to make the Games happen. BBC4, spring. Treme British fans of The Wire have been eyeing up David Simon and Eric Overmyer's show about New Orleans musicians (and, of course, much else besides) ever since it began showing in the States. Set in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the show finally reaches UK screens this year, with Wire alumni Wendell Pierce and Clarke Peters among the cast. Sky Atlantic, spring. A Different Breed The people who brought you the wonder that was Pineapple Dance Studios have now turned their attention to a new "dogumentary" looking at pooches and their owners. It will either be the campest, most brilliant thing on TV or completely insufferable. Quite possibly, both. Sky1, spring. The Hour Bafta-winning screenwriter Abi Morgan pens her first drama series.

It's set in a Mad Men-era broadcast newsroom; Romola Garai, Dominic West and Ben Wishaw star as members of the super-ambitious news team. BBC2, date to be confirmed. Adrian Searle has been critical of Tracey Emin in the past, but finds himself looking forward to her show at the Hayward in May, plus the year's other highlights Published: 3 Jan 2011 From relative newcomers such as Andi Osho to old-timers such as John Cleese Published: 3 Jan 2011 The comedian's latest show, Cradle to Rave, is autobiographical - and a bold departure from previous work Published: 3 Jan 2011 Jonathan Glancey looks ahead to a celebration of the architect James Stirling at Tate Britain, as well as the year's other architecture highlights Published: 3 Jan 2011 Outcasts Interviews: Hermione Norris - Gasbo SciFi Australia UK Drama & Other Stuff Gasbo SciFi Australia UK Drama & Other Stuff Interview: Hermione Norris plays Stella Isen, Head of Protection and Security, in Forthaven on planet Carpathia. She has sacrificed everything for the chance to save the world.

How would you describe your character? Well, I have to say that Stella is a maternal presence on Carpathia, the moral compass, the person that people look to for guidance. What attracted you to the role, and what did you think when you first read the script? I just thought it was a very bold concept, life on a new planet. I was looking forward to playing a character where I could explore all the issues of a society rebuilding itself. This group of people have found themselves in extraordinary circumstances, what has been Stella's response to it? I think that her major responsibility is to ensure human life continues on Carpathia and to research and explore the resources on the planet to ensure their survival. What would you say Stella's biggest challenge has been so far? Her biggest challenge so far has been not knowing what has happened to her husband and daughter. Can you say a little bit about the life Stella has left behind? She's left behind a small child and a husband who she loved very much. She's left human relationships and those dear to her. What is Stella's journey throughout the series?

I think it's just trying to stay on course as a moral compass for Tate, and for the citizens of Carpathia, as they struggle to do the right thing to ensure their survival. How would you describe the landscape of Carpathia and Forthaven? Rich and varied. Most of the life and the city is built from this shuttle that landed, and life has sprung up from there. The expeditionaries are still sent out to research and explore the resources on the planet, so they're finding new things all the time and it is an endless, ongoing journey. What is the planet like? What is daily life are like on Carpathia? Stella's a very busy woman! There are routines and there is some discipline but you still have some of the same pleasures you would have on Earth, so people still drink and have fun. Is there anything in particular from Earth that Stella misses, apart from her husband and her daughter? I don't think so, I think she's completely absorbed with them and where they are. I think it's all the memories. Each person on Carpathia was chosen for a particular reason, or a skill that they have. Can you divulge what Stella's skill was? She's a scientist.

How was it filming in South Africa? I think South Africa has the most amazing landscape I've ever seen and ever experienced. The experience on set was magical, it was a wonderful adventure. Had you ever been there before? No, I had never been to South Africa before. What were the highlights for you? I loved working for Kudos and obviously the BBC, I was excited about doing a project that I thought was bold and a risk. I enjoy a challenge and I'm pleased to be a part of that. Also just experiencing the landscape in Africa was a huge privilege. The scenario that they find themselves in; having to leave Earth and find themselves a new planet to populate, is not necessarily so far-fetched, as Stephen Hawking and other experts have recently stated. When you were filming Outcasts, did it make you think that this is something that could happen in the future? After five years of Spooks, it was uncanny how Kudos would come up with story lines that then came to light within the time that the shows were then shown. It did make me slightly nervous when Ben (Richards) at the press launch mentioned Stephen Hawking's comments, as I hadn't heard about it and made me think, blimey!

So if you, as Hermione Norris, were chosen to go to another planet, what three things would you take with you? My family and water, that would be enough! No possessions, I don't really care about possessions. Is there anything that you would want to leave behind? I don't know, I love life on Earth, I just love our planet and so no, I'd be very sad to leave. What would your ideal planet look like, and have to offer? Light, lots of light if possible, lush, it doesn't have to be hot, but just bright, light and lush, lots of green. So all of those chosen for Carpathia had a special skill. In real life, what would your special skill be? I'm quite calm, I stay quite calm in most situations! Outcasts | Outcasts Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Outcasts is set in the middle of the twenty-first century on Carpathia, a "Goldilocks" planet five years' travel from Earth (named after the RMS Carpathia , the ship that went to rescue the Titanic ). Carpathia is being colonised by a succession of spaceships arriving from Earth.

Most of the planet's population live within the pioneer town of Forthaven , first settled ten years ago. The Carpathians in ignorance of Earth's fate, receiving news only through the few evacuee transporter ships that successfully achieve the difficult atmospheric entry to Carpathia . The story focuses on the President, Richard Tate , and core members of the Protection and Security ( PAS ) team, as well as expeditionaries , whose role is to explore the planet and retrieve resources and medicines. With the arrival of CT-9 – perhaps the last transporter that will reach Carpathia from Earth – storylines involve the ongoing lives of the existing settlers, the induction of new evacuees into the Forthaven community and the effect of others living outside its walls unknown to most of the settlers. Cast Edit Writing in The Independent, Brian Viner admitted that at first Outcasts rekindled his prejudices about science fiction but he was gradually sucked in. The first episode was "well written", "smartly directed" and "splendidly acted". In Metro, "Jamie Bamber's gun-toting Mitchell" was a persuasive reason to watch Outcasts, said Keith Watson.

At the climax of the first episode "I'd just watched a cracking futuristic survival adventure yarn" but "then they went and spoilt it all by killing him off." Preparing to watch the second episode, he reflected "it's a bold move, bumping off your best character in episode one. Bold and potentially life-threatening. I'll give it a crack tonight but Outcasts is going to have to work hard to win me back." Reviewing for The Daily Telegraph, Chris Harvey found it "staggeringly uninteresting", "drab" and "pretty turgid." The Guardian's official TV & Radio blog posted a sympathetic assessment of the first episode, finding that "the cast looks promising" and liking the setting ("big enough for characters to enjoy a walk and talk scene"). After noting the necessary evil of exposition in the first getting-to-know-you episode, complicated by technology and socio-politics, "will [viewers] be back tomorrow night to see what this drama is really about?" Episode two Edit After seeing the second episode, The Guardian's Phelim O'Neill reflected on the balance between presenting episodic adventures and advancing a series story arc.

He was "all for a bit of mystery" but felt we haven't "been told enough about the planet and civilisation yet". The hostage storyline "strayed dangerously close to" the idiot plot and it was too soon to say whether in his pivotal "Baltar manqué" role Eric Mabius could really distance himself from the Battlestar Galactica character. After two episodes "I'm not really any closer to finding out what this show is actually about. Are you?" Episode three Edit Previewing episode three for "Cult Box", Cameron K McEwan said the third instalment showed "some welcome warmth" and has "lifted its head above the morose. Whilst still keeping the drama very much at the forefront, the lives and liveliness of the characters are now beginning to shine through." Episode four Edit The Guardian welcomed the "pretty solid" fourth episode after "the drivel we've had to sit through so far", citing strong pacing and good action direction from the new writer and director. This episode "was pretty much all good, all round.... If this keeps up then we might have a decent show here." Metro agreed: the series had "struggled to find its feet" but "tonight’s plot was genuinely gripping".

As the characters were fleshed out, the series has finally picked up the pace and things now look as though they're "set to get even more dramatic." Episode five Edit The Guardian thought the main story of Cass and Fleur's journey with Pak to be far more interesting than the B-stories and praised Garry Lewis' performance as Pak, although it felt his dialogue was poorly-written. It also commented on the unbelievability of some plot elements, such as pre-cut diamonds being found in huge quantities on an otherwise normal beach, and on how the characters almost all seem to be terrible at their jobs. A note on the final scene suggested that it added excitement "more than the usual sense of relief that comes when an episode of Outcasts finally grinds to a close." Rescheduling and cancellation Edit Having launched on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:00, The Guardian reported that after disappointing ratings the fifth episode would be the last in this prime time slot, with subsequent episodes being rescheduled to a late night slot on Sundays. On 14 March, 2010, the BBC confirmed that Outcasts had been axed. The announcement was made on Twitter, "No series two Outcasts - we're sorry," it stated.

"Thanks so much for all your support over the past three months." Writer Ben Richards added: "To those asking - there are still some ideas about the "missing" series 2 floating about - you'll be first to know!". Eric Mabius in new BBC space epic - Mirror Online Celebs Eric Mabius in new BBC space epic Eric Mabius is to team up with Spooks star Hermione Norris as they colonise space in a new BBC sci-fi epic. Share Get celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Eric Mabius is to team up with Spooks star Hermione Norris as they colonise space in a new BBC sci-fi epic. Eric, who plays dishy boss Daniel Meade in Ugly Betty, will star in BBC One series Outcasts, about a group of pioneers who have headed to a distant planet to build new lives. Also starring in the show will be former So Solid Crew rapper Ashley Walters - who also appeared in Small Island - and Clash Of The Titans actor Liam Cunningham. The series, from the makers of Hustle and Ashes To Ashes, follows the settlers who live in the town of Forthaven on the planet Carpathia.

The cast also includes Jamie Bamber, best known for his role in US space hit Battlestar Galactica and Langley Kirkwood, from Generation Kill. The eight-part series - which begins as the last new arrivals are due to land from Earth - is being filmed in South Africa.

Jane Featherstone, creative director of production company Kudos said: "We are over the moon with the line up on Outcasts - a group of actors so strong and diverse that I think we'll be desperate to watch as they tackle their brave new world." Controller of BBC drama commissioning Ben Stephenson said: "Outcasts is a richly intelligent, character led drama full of big ideas about what it is to be human told through thrilling and surprising stories that could only appear in this show." Like us on Facebook Outcasts DVD news: Announcement for Outcasts - Season 1 | TVShowsOnDVD.com Outcasts - The BBC Program's 1-and-Only Season Comes to DVD and Blu-ray Available in August, shortly after it finishes airing on BBC America Posted by David Lambert 5/18/2011 From the makers of award-winning and international hit series Life on Mars, MI-5, and Hustle, comes the new high-concept drama Outcasts. When Earth becomes uninhabitable, a surviving group of pioneers decides to leave for the planet Carpathia to rebuild their lives, and hopefully the human race.

The series takes viewers into a the new frontier as it explores survival, sex, politics and the drive for power in a new post-Earth era. And as the group continue to work and live together, they come to realize that this brave new world harbors a lurking mystery that threatens to topple the fragile peace they built. Created by Ben Richards (MI-5), the series stars Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty, The L Word), Liam Cunningham (Clash Of The Titans) and Hermione Norris (MI-5, Wire In The Blood). BBC Video and distributor Warner Home Video have today announced that Outcasts - Season 1 on DVD and high-def Blu-ray Disc. Available on August 16th, shortly after the show's one-and-only season airs on BBC America, the 8 episodes of this program will run approximately 400 minutes. The 3-disc DVD set will cost $39.98 SRP, and the 2-disc Blu-ray version will cost $34.99 SRP. Yes, you read that right: the studio info we've been provided with shows that the BD has a cheaper list price than the DVD.

We'll update you later if we find out that this is a mix-up (we're fairly certain that's the case!). Here's a look at the packaging:

Question: Which recent BBC drama starring Hermione Norris and Liam Cunningham was set on the planet Carpathia?
Answer: 'OUTCASTS'